Work stress is the harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job fail to match the capabilities resources or needs of the worker. This has been experienced also in education circles.
All managers have to be sensitive at the workplace so that workers can fully open up and find solace at the places of work contrary to anywhere else.
Education administrators have to take time just to walk around the school to learn and advice.
When stress levels go beyond manageable limits, poor performance and disharmony sneak into the staff room slowly unnoticed.
Stress can be evident when staff members quarrel, one member creates his/her own staff room unexpected outbursts and so on.
Stress is the state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is therefore a natural human response that triggers us to address challenges. All of us go through the test of stress to a certain level.
Different people react differently either physically, emotionally and intellectually when they are subjected to stressful encounters.
Stress is caused by being subjected to a lot of pressure when we face big changes in our lives and when we get worried about something.
Other situations subject us to stress when we lose control over the outcome of a situation and even when we have responsibilities that are overwhelming.
It’s also necessary to note that when we don’t have enough work activities or a sudden change befalls us, we are certainly affected by stress.
Another very common source of stress is when we are discriminated against on race, tribe, religion, or sex, we experience hate or abuse.
Some people subject their bodies to drinking and overuse of drugs imagining that these would deter the effect of stress, which is incorrect.
There are many symptoms of stress that all of us must have experienced at some point and which should not be ignored.
We should start getting worried as soon as we realize unexplained aches and pains or a feeling like our heart is racing.
Other points of worry that reflect stressful changes in the body include; exhaustion or trouble in sleeping, headaches, dizziness or high blood pressure, muscle tension or jaw clenching.
Additionally, when we develop stomach or digestive problems and have trouble having sex, we should know that it’s a real indicator of stress in our lives.
Other common effects of stress include; Anxiety, overeating, or underrating, restlessness, anger outbursts and even being detached from the public.
The mitigation measures for stress include balancing work at home and spending time with family and friends-create space for them and even friends.
It’s also necessary to manage stress through regular exercises both light and high-intensity exercise.
Other simple ways of managing stress are eating well, limiting alcohol and stimulants engaging with people who can support you and cracking jokes and Hobbes to rejuvenate your mind.
Setting aside worship time is also very key in reducing stress as well as sleeping enough.
As we struggle to cope with stress, it’s important to identify people whom we enjoy company with and activities that make us enjoy.
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